as in nubbly
having small pieces or lumps spread throughout
a nubby yarn that produces bumpy fabrics when woven
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Recent Examples of nubby
The soft, nubby texture of the fabric complements the curved furniture's soft edges, maximizing both comfort and style.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
Striped throw pillows in a nubby fabric add a layer of warmth and texture.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
Microfiber absorbs four times more moisture than cotton and the nubby texture grabs and holds onto soil until it is washed away.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Its nubby texture and vibration settings feel great after a long day of standing, walking, and generally running around.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
Striped throw pillows in a nubby fabric add a layer of warmth and texture.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
Microfiber absorbs four times more moisture than cotton and the nubby texture grabs and holds onto soil until it is washed away.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Its nubby texture and vibration settings feel great after a long day of standing, walking, and generally running around.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nubby
Adjective
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This lumpy book, full of redundant stories and unnecessary detours that provide little illumination but plenty of needless bulk, lacks participation by the group’s members and is not the biography that this great and important band deserves.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
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Whether yours is filled with down, polyester, or something in between, knowing how to wash it properly can mean the difference between preserving its plush feel and ending up with a lumpy, flattened mess.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Lots of Rules, Lots of Cash Rules governing property and building codes are thick and can be incomprehensible to most homeowners.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Still the aftertaste of raspberry filling clings to her soft palate, as thick and heady and floral as menstrual blood.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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Think chunky stone pendants on ‘90s-style cords, tasseled gold charms, and oversized sculptural pieces that bring a minimalist-meets-bohemian edge.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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European stocks retreated on the first trading day of the week after a chunky gain last week.—
Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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“Nubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nubby. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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